Drake Releases 'Iceman' Album, Pokes Fun at NFL's Caleb Williams
Rapper wears Packers jacket in Toronto ice display, throwing shade at Bears quarterback who trademarked same nickname
Quick Look
- Drake released his new album 'Iceman' on May 15, 2026, promoting it with ice blocks in downtown Toronto containing the release date.
- The Grammy-winning artist wore a Green Bay Packers jacket in the photos—throwing shade at Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, who also claims the 'Iceman' nickname after his 2025 season comebacks and attempted to trademark it in March, sparking scrutiny from Basketball Hall of Famer George Gervin.
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Why It Matters
Drake has been hinting at his 'Iceman' album since summer 2025. The nickname controversy stems from Caleb Williams attempting to trademark 'Iceman' after his 2025 NFL season performances, which drew scrutiny from Basketball Hall of Famer George Gervin who used the same nickname during his playing career.
In the midst of the rollout for his new album, "Iceman," Canadian rapper Drake seemingly poked fun at an NFL star who claims the same nickname: Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. On Monday, Drake posted a photo of himself wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket in front of blocks of ice. The blocks were placed in downtown Toronto with the release date of his new album hidden inside, prompting fans to attempt to melt them. The Packers also posted photos of Drake in the jacket on social media. Williams claimed the "Iceman" nickname during the 2025 season after multiple late-game comebacks. He even tried to trademark the moniker in March, receiving scrutiny from Basketball Hall of Famer George Gervin, who had a similar nickname during his playing career. Drake is the latest to claim "Iceman" for himself, and, by wearing gear of the Bears' divisional rivals, presumably threw some shade at Williams in the meantime. The Grammy-award winning artist has been hinting at his new album — which will release on May 15 — since last summer. As part of his promo, his courtside seats at Scotiabank Arena, home of the Toronto Raptors, had faux icicles on April 12.
Open Questions
- Will Caleb Williams respond to Drake's promotional move?
- Did Drake face any trademark issues for using 'Iceman'?
- How successful was the album sales-wise?
